Sights in San Blas
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Isla Isabel
You can make an interesting trip further afield to Isla Isabel, four hours northwest of San Blas by boat. You really need a couple of days to appreciate this national park and protected ecological preserve. To visit you'll need permission from the port captain. The island is a bird-watcher's paradise, with colonies of many species and a volcanic crater lake. There are no facilities, so be prepared for self-sufficient camping.
The official price for transportation of up to five people is around $5000, but deep discounts are possible depending on your negotiation skills. For trips to Isla Isabel, ask at the boat landing on Estuario El Pozo. Alternately, you can make the tri…
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Cerro de la Contaduría
The climb to the top of the Cerro de la Contaduría has a double payoff: a gratifying view and a strong aura of history. Stroll around the ruins of the 18th-century Spanish La Contaduría Fort, where colonial riches were once amassed and counted before being shipped off to Mexico City or the Philippines. The place is still guarded by a collection of corroded cannons. Nearby are the gorgeous ruins of the Templo de la Virgen del Rosario, built in 1769.
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Playa Las Islitas
The best beaches are southeast of town around Bahía de Matanchén, starting with Playa Las Islitas, 7km from San Blas. To get here, take the road toward Hwy 15 and turn off to the right after about 4km. This paved road goes east past the village of Matanchén, where a dirt road goes south to Playa Las Islitas and continues on to follow 8km of wonderfully isolated beach.
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Playa El Borrego
The beach closest to the town is Playa El Borrego, at the end of Azueta. Broad waves roll in with bravado, and swimming can be treacherous in some conditions - beware of rip currents and heed locals' warnings.
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Templo de la Virgen del Rosario
Close to the fort are the gorgeous ruins of the Templo de la Virgen del Rosario, built in 1769. You'll find the road up just west of the bridge over Estuario San Cristóbal.
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